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One of the gems of Highlands Ranch is the Backcountry Wilderness Area, 8200 acres of conservation space. HRCA members are invited to enjoy the 26 miles of trails and everyone can sign up for various Backcountry activities.
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The Backcountry has over 20 miles of natural surface trails perfect for mountain biking, hiking, trail running, and exploring nature. The HRCA now has a total of 11.2 miles of natural surface, private trails open for residents and accompanied guests.

The mission of the Backcountry is to provide visitors with unprecedented opportunities to enjoy nature near where they live while protecting and conserving natural, cultural, archaeological, and historical resources for the enjoyment of future generations.

The Backcountry Conservation & Education Fund's mission is to protect and conserve wildlife habitat and provide outdoor education and recreation opportunities in the HRCA Backcountry in order to promote and improve environmental literacy and ensure the conservation of the Backcountry for generations to come.